Easy Shoyu Ramen

Ingredients

• 2 portions Ramen noodles (fresh or dried)
• 4 cups Chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce (Shoyu)
• 1 tablespoon Mirin
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 pieces Soft-boiled eggs
• 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
• 2 small squares Nori (seaweed) sheets(optional)
• 0.25 cup Bamboo shoots (Menma)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.

2. 2

   Pour in the chicken broth, soy sauce, and mirin, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes to meld the flavors.

3. 3

   While the broth simmers, boil a separate pot of water and cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions.

4. 4

   Drain the noodles thoroughly and divide them into two deep serving bowls.

5. 5

   Taste the broth and adjust with a pinch of salt or extra soy sauce if needed, then pour the hot broth over the noodles.

6. 6

   Top each bowl with a halved soft-boiled egg, sliced green onions, and bamboo shoots.

7. 7

   Tuck a square of nori into the side of the bowl and serve immediately while piping hot.